2015 November 17th - Special Election
Measure O
City of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz High School District Parcel Tax
To better prepare local middle and high school students for college and career success, shall Santa
Cruz City High School District preserve instructional and after-school programs in Career Technical
Education, science, technology, engineering and performing arts, and support athletic programs to
keep kids safe, healthy and engaged in school, by establishing a parcel tax of $72 per year for 8 years
only, with exemptions for senior citizens, independent citizen oversight, and all funds benefitting local
middle and high schools?
[Full text for measure O]
Approved.
(2/3 majority required)
Votes yes: 15784
Votes no: 6251
Measure P
City of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Elementary School District Parcel Tax
To protect the quality of education in local elementary schools, attract and retain highly qualified
teachers, continue science programs, arts and music instruction, maintain smaller class sizes, provide
library services and prevent existing school funding from expiring, shall Santa Cruz City Elementary
School District renew its $105 parcel tax for a period of 8 years without raising the tax rate, including
an exemption for senior citizens, independent citizen oversight, and all funds staying local to benefit
Santa Cruz elementary schools?
[Full text for measure P]
Approved.
(2/3 majority required)
Votes yes: 8499
Votes no: 2596
